Keep On Chooglin'
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1999
126 min · 34 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · country rock
A vibrant tapestry of swamp rock and roots music, echoing with the spirit of American storytelling.
Why this album works
'Keep On Chooglin'' is significant as it encapsulates the quintessential sound of CCR, drawing from their rich catalog and highlighting their impact on rock music. This compilation solidified their status as icons of the genre, with songs like 'Fortunate Son' continuing to resonate politically and culturally during the late 1990s, especially amidst discussions about war and social justice.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks for road trips nostalgic storytelling vibes
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Keep On Chooglin'' arrives during a period of nostalgia for Creedence Clearwater Revival, as the band had disbanded in 1972. This compilation showcases their enduring influence and appeal, featuring many of their classic tracks that defined the late 1960s and early 1970s rock landscape. The album serves to remind listeners of their legacy amidst a resurgence of interest in classic rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cher· Prince· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Grateful Dead· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Proud Mary Standout 3:09
- 2 Born on the Bayou Standout 5:17
- 3 Down on the Corner 2:47
- 4 Lookin’ out My Back Door 2:34
- 5 Bootleg 3:03
- 6 The Midnight Special 4:14
- 7 Travelin’ Band 2:10
- 8 Hey Tonight 2:44
- 9 Have You Ever Seen the Rain 2:41
- 10 Wrote a Song for Everyone 4:57
- 11 Don’t Look Now 2:12
- 12 Ramble Tamble 7:13
- 13 Commotion 2:45
- 14 My Baby Left Me 2:20
- 15 Lookin’ for a Reason 3:29
- 16 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 11:05
- 17 Suzie Q, Part 2 (instrumental) 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 Hello Mary Lou 2:15
- 2 Good Golly Miss Molly 2:44
- 3 Born to Move 5:42
- 4 Lodi 3:12
- 5 It Came out of the Sky 2:54
- 6 I Put a Spell on You 4:33
- 7 Before You Accuse Me 3:27
- 8 Sailor’s Lament 3:49
- 9 Night Time Is the Right Time 3:10
- 10 Fortunate Son Standout 2:21
- 11 Bad Moon Rising 2:21
- 12 Green River 2:34
- 13 Who’ll Stop the Rain 2:29
- 14 Up Around the Bend 2:43
- 15 Cotton Fields 2:57
- 16 Feelin’ Blue 5:05
- 17 Keep On Chooglin’ 7:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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